Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with beautiful campuses at the Gold Coast Tweed Heads, Lismore and Coffs Harbour. The University also operates The Hotel School Sydney in partnership with Mulpha Australia. It welcomes students from more than 80 countries throughout the world and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in an inspiring and supportive learning environment. The University has a strong student focus and takes pride in the quality of its lecturers, many of whom are recognised as leaders in their fields.

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Its degrees are offered across a broad range of disciplines, and are designed in consultation with industry. Many involve work placements and internships and other forms of hands-on learning to produce work-ready graduates. Research is undertaken in areas that are regionally relevant and globally significant, in disciplines as diverse as geoscience, plant genetics, cetacean research, health and wellbeing and tourism.

Academic Schools

School of Arts & Social Sciences

The School of Arts and Social Sciences is a multidisciplinary and creative learning community, providing quality teaching and focused research. The School offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of visual arts, contemporary music, arts, media and social sciences.Many of courses are offered by distance education, providing the opportunity to study where and when it suits, and the staff are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment.

School of Education

Southern Cross University's School of Education is a dynamic learning community dedicated to fostering excellence across early childhood, primary, secondary, vocational education and training and higher education.The School of Education is committed to quality in teaching and to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge through scholarly research, providing quality professional development opportunities for practising teachers and professionals.

School of Environment, Science and Engineering

The School of Environment, Science and Engineering is a leader in environmental sustainability with a strong focus on environmental planning and management, biological conservation, marine biology and ecology, sustainable forestry, fisheries management and water and soil management. From 2013, the discipline of engineering is being added to the School's offerings, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) available at the Lismore campus.

Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples

Gnibi is committed to delivering culturally safe, dynamic and innovative Indigenous studies courses for all people. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are delivered on-campus and by distance education. Its aim is to facilitate students to experience a teaching and learning process that is founded on principles of social justice, cultural integrity, inclusion and social justice through education.

School of Health & Human Sciences

School of Health and Human Sciences plans to produce capable and creative practitioners, researchers and scientists. Its comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses provides students with the opportunity to be part of a growing and developing health and human sciences industry.

Southern Cross Business School

Southern Cross Business School offers a comprehensive suite of business, management and information technology degrees that are informed by research, reviewed by industry leaders and taught by experts. The School is committed to excellence in teaching and offers opportunities for lifelong learning through its undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, which are all tailored to meet industry demands.

School of Law & Justice

The School of Law and Justice provides excellent tertiary legal studies and a strong and supportive student environment. Courses are linked to the needs of the legal profession and industry partners, providing students with the right skills to succeed.

School of Tourism & Hospitality Management

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management offers a range of undergraduate, coursework masters, and research degrees that help students meet the challenges of working in the tourism, hospitality and events industries.

The Hotel School Sydney

The Hotel School Sydney is a unique partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia's hotel portfolio - Hayman, InterContinental Sydney, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove - plus Sanctuary Cove and Bimbadgen Estate Wines.

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